Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Adison Richards, a Peninsula High graduate who now lives in Bremerton, appears likely to defeat former Rep. Jesse Young for a seat in the state House.
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James J. Coolican, a former Peninsula School District superintendent and decorated Marine Corps colonel, died Oct. 25 at age 85. Coolican was superintendent at Peninsula from 1999 to 2006. Before the local post, he worked for Educational Services District No. 101 in Spokane from 1991 to 1997 and as deputy superintendent in the state Office
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Gig Harbor will honor current and retired members of the military on Monday, Nov. 11 with military pageantry, guest speakers, food and music. The seventh annual Veterans’ Day celebration will take place at the Vintage Aero Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The museum is located at 1108 26th Ave NW. This year’s celebration
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Voters in the Gig Harbor area were eager to cast their ballots in the 2024 election. As of Monday, Nov. 4, Pierce County reported having already received ballots from 65.49% of registered voters in Gig Harbor. That’s the highest ballot return level of any city or large jurisdiction in Pierce County. The trend extends outside
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Kaiser Permanente plans to close its medical clinic in Gig Harbor next month. The health care company confirmed plans to permanently shutter the Gig Harbor clinic on Dec. 13. Clinics in Poulsbo and Ballard also will close. Kaiser cited a competitive market was behind the closures. “As the health care market changes rapidly, with increased
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Yellow, aluminum-alloy stop signs were the norm before 1954.
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Postseason updates for football, girls soccer, tennis, cross country, swimming and volleyball.
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The family of a Gig Harbor High School quarterback who was seriously injured during Fish Bowl 2023 is suing Peninsula School District. Also named as defendants in the suit are Ross Filkins, coach and athletic director of Peninsula High School, as well as the PHS student who made the tackle. The suit, filed in U.S.
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Master pumpkin carver Russ Leno made his annual Halloween appearance at Uptown to turn a giant vegetable into a work of art.
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The city of Gig Harbor has taken in less revenue than expected in 2024, but it has also spent less than expected.
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